Homer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Webster Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,694
Population
579/sq mi density
$21,396
Median Income
$23,148 per capita
$55,500
Home Value
$98,830 Zillow
$687
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$21,396 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,500 home value, $687/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$55,500
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$687/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.5%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,264
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$55,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$98,830
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.5%
Owner-Occupied
51.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$687/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
48.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $55,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $98,830 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $687 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 48.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,264 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |